The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School

Reading, writing, and—wardrobe disasters? Stop tween troubles in their tracks with help from the series that has sold more than ten million copies worldwide.

Homework, hormones, heartache … middle school has no shortage of perils. Never fear, the authors of the bestselling Worst-Case Scenario series return with a survival guide for those who are facing—or just about to face—this big transitional time in school and life. The handbook is packed with funny-but-useful tips for the trickiest situations that crop up in middle school, like taking charge of a too-busy homework schedule, dealing with a cold shoulder from a friend who has suddenly become just too cool, avoiding common e-mail and cell phone disasters, and more.

Praise for the Worst-Case Scenario Survival series

“What this book lacks in spiritual enlightenment, it more than makes up for with the practical advice you thought you’d never need. ” —The Irish Times

“Though neither written nor read in a humorous manner, the book nevertheless amuses in a strange way … affords some camp appeal in the tradition of outdated high school safety films. ” —Publishers Weekly

“There is something for everyone. It has a wide range of scenarios from dangerous to just downright irritating … It is fun, witty, entertaining and you learn something along the way too. ” —Quill Quotes

© 2011 Chronicle Books LLC (Ebook): 9780811872966

Release date

Ebook: April 29, 2011